Thimphu’s second music school opening this month
14 January 2010
The second music school in Thimphu, The Himalayan School of Music, is expected to open this month. The school has already started receiving bookings.
A ccording to the founders of the school, with just one music school in Thimphu, many music enthusiasts are deprived of the opportunity to learn music. The new school would help more interested people learn music, said the founders.
Located below the Shopper’s Store, the school will be a full-time. In winter, classes will be conducted from 9 am to 5:30 pm and in summer, from 3 pm to 8 pm. Classes will be held individually, and personal attention will be given to every student, according to the founders.
The fees are between Nu 1,000 and Nu 1,200 for a month depending on the music instrument students choose to learn. The school will offer lessons on guitar, keyboard, drums, violin and singing. Students can learn contemporary music including alternative rock, jazz and blues. Certificates will be awarded after the completion of the course.
“A music school can help the younger generation spend their free time in a productive way. It can also help them unleash their hidden talents which will create new opportunities for them,” said Yogen Chhetri, one of the founders.
The school would encourage the youth to build careers in the music industry, which is one of the fastest growing industries in the world today, and may in a small way help reduce unemployment in the country, he added.
I nitially, the school will have four teachers from India. But the founders said that as the school grows, they would train Bhutanese nationals to assist the music teachers. The school is affiliated to Noida School of Rock in New Delhi, India, and the examinations will be conducted through Trinity College of Music, Rock School, Royal School of Music in London.
By Tandin Pem
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pretty good deal…hope that helps n works as i myself is a music enthu…
i’m good at bhutanese songs.. i like to compose and down the line i would like to be a professional singer. actually i really want to bring a fusion of pop songs.. canthe school merit my performance and do i ‘ve the scope to further train outside from your side? thnx
wow….this is what we the kids have been waiting for….(music interested kids)